Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina
Overview
Our Mission
To preserve and protect important acres of the eastern Blue Ridge Mountains and Foothills including watersheds, forests, and farmlands for this and future generations.
Our Staff
Full Time Staff: 5Operational Area and Acreage
Counties of Operation
North Carolina | Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Lincoln, McDowell, Rutherford |
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Acres Conserved
State | Total | Owned | Under Easement | Other** |
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North Carolina | 49,746 | 3,372 | 3,342 | 43,032 |
**This figure includes land that has been acquired by land trusts - whether through purchase, donation or by another means - and subsequently has been transferred to a public agency. It also includes land protected through other methods such as negotiating and preparing for acquisition by other organizations or agencies.